The newest addition to the Australian National University campus in Canberr is the amazing futuristic medical research: John Curtin School of Medical Research building by Lyons Architecture. The building features a series of internal spaces that are connected with stairs and open atria aimed at promoting social exchange and fraternization, in addition to research laboratories, a 200 seat public lecture theater and ample amounts of public exterior spaces. While inside, the flexibly designed laboratories accommodate small and large groups, allowing research to be undertaken in a variety of manners. office areas for independent analysis and support staff are located next to the labs, delivering an integrated and highly efficient workplace.
